Medieval and Byzantine Studies Interdisciplinary - Catholic University of America

Medieval and Byzantine Studies Interdisciplinary from Catholic University of America is a Campus Bachelor Medieval and Renaissance Studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. The University's Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate concentration in Medieval and Byzantine Studies. The concentration is composed of the following. 1.The first two classes of the University Honors Program in The Christian Tradition, i.e. HSHU 101, Jesus to Muhammad: The Early Christians in the Mediterranean World, and HSHU 102, Charlemagne to Chaucer: Christian Life in the Middle Ages. Majors in MBS must also meet the requirements for the University Honors Program. 2. A subconcentration in one area of Medieval Studies , i.e. history, literature, philosophy, art and architecture, or any other area approved by the director, for which students will take five approved courses. 3. A set of five other courses relevant to Medieval Studies and selected to enhance the interdisciplinary aspect of this concentration. 4. Two senior seminars, MDST 451 and 452, which in the fall will include participation in MDST 601, Introduction to Medieval Studies; a final examination; and preliminary work toward a senior thesis (i.e., an annotated bibliography and a 10 - 15 page preliminary draft). Students in this interdisciplinary program should observe the following guidelines for the fulfillment of the undergraduate distribution requirements of the School of Arts and Sciences. a .The language requirement must be fulfilled in Latin. Substitution of Greek for Latin will allow a Byzantine focus for this concentration. b. The humanities requirement must be partially fulfilled by taking HSHU101 and 102. c. The second set of philosophy course requirements (Area II) may be fulfilled by an undergraduate course in the history of medieval philosophy, PHIL 354. d. For the religion requirement, students should be advised to include some classes relevant to medieval theology or religion. View more details on Catholic University of America . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medieval and Renaissance Studies courses.